[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_single_image image=”4748″ img_size=”full”][vc_custom_heading text=”What is Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)?” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left”][vc_column_text]Also known as C8, perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) is an environmental contaminant with chemical formula C8HF1502. Also considered as a surfactant or fluorosurfactant, perfluorinated acid is a popular chemical used in various industrial applications. Perfluorooctanoic acid is a white powdery substance with a pungent odor that emits toxic vapors of fluorine when heated to decomposition.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Is PFOA in My Water?” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left”][vc_column_text]Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) is a world-wide contaminant due to its surfactant nature. Industrial sites release about 80% of the environmental pollutant in the water. As a result, it enters and contaminates water supply systems.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Does Bottled Water Contain PFOA?” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left”][vc_column_text]If you believe your water contains PFOA or other chemical contaminants, bottled water is a safe alternative to tap water. Stop drinking from your water source if there are signs of contamination. Use bottled water while you take the best course of action to remove the contaminant.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”How Does PFOA Affect Human Health?” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left”][vc_column_text]The fluorinated compound absorbed into our bodies through ingestion from drinking water may cause various health problems. Exposure to the chemical contaminant in tap water can accumulate in our blood serum, liver, and kidneys. Individuals exposed to PFOA may experience growth and development issues, reproductive problems, and liver damages.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”How Do I Remove PFOA from Drinking Water?” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left”][vc_column_text]According to the Environmental Protection Agency, technologies like activated carbon, Reverse Osmosis, and ion exchange resins are effective in removing PFOA from drinking water. Most water filtration systems designed for residential and commercial setups are capable of eliminating these contaminants from tap water. If you don’t have one yet, don’t wait for PFOA and other chemical pollutants to contaminate your water and harm your loved ones![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_widget_sidebar title=”List of Contaminants” sidebar_id=”cs-1″][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section]